Breakthrough discovery uses gut bacteria and AI to diagnose a chronic pain syndrome

Published: 6 May 2025

McGill University researchers, in collaboration with colleagues in Israel and Ireland, have developed AI technology that can detect patterns in gut bacteria to identify complex regional pain...

What drives mood swings in bipolar disorder? Study points to a second brain clock

Published: 27 January 2025

A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between mania and depression, according to new research....

Universal genetic testing of breast cancer patients could help many

Published: 9 December 2024

A new study demonstrates how universal genetic testing for breast cancer can ensure no patient is missed for advanced therapies.

What links cannabis use and psychosis? Researchers point to the brain’s dopamine system

Published: 9 April 2025

A McGill University-led study found that people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) had elevated dopamine levels in a brain region associated with psychosis....

Communication between body muscle and the brain influences fertility, study finds

Published: 5 February 2025

A newly discovered line of communication between body muscle and the pituitary gland may play an unexpected role in female fertility, according to a new study....

New drug shows promise against Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Published: 16 December 2024

A novel drug holds promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle degeneration....

New insights into how cancer spreads prompt rethink of metastasis care

Published: 5 May 2025

A McGill University-led research collaboration has achieved a breakthrough in understanding how cancer spreads....

New discovery could help protect against influenza

Published: 17 February 2025

A component found in all fungi may provide a shield against flu-related lung damage, according to a new study....

Study links alcohol consumption to more severe nut allergy reaction

Published: 19 December 2024

Findings of a new study into severe allergic reactions offer a sobering warning to people allergic to tree nuts and, more broadly, could lead to quicker diagnoses in emergency care for people with...

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